0420110800 - Opp Iv - Omm In The Allopathic World (Miller)

Front 1

What does it mean for our healthcare system to be "disease driven" instead of "health driven?"

Back 1

disease driven - we get paid to treat a dz. we get paid more, the more we do and the more complicated a procedure is to "remedy" a dz

health driven - we don't get paid to counsel patients and spend lots of time educating and screening, sadly.

Front 2

What's the difference between M.D. and D.O. according to Cecil's?

Back 2

manual medicine.

buuuuuttt, there are a lot of studies that show that there is an underlying attitude and patient orientation difference leaning toward better satisfaction based on a DOs socioemotional reference.

the underlying philosophy comes through.

Front 3

What are 5 distinct characteristics that set DOs apart from MDs?

Back 3

1. perform manipulation
2. patient centered
3. help patients assume primary responsibility for their health
4. promote prevention
5. practice shared decision making

Front 4

What percent of patients had less anxiety and what percent reported improved comfort after being treated with OMM?

Back 4

anxiety - 90% improved
comfort - 98% improved

Front 5

How does one define the "standard of care?"

Back 5

How similarly qualified practitioners would have managed the patient's care under the same or similar circumstances.